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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Lakeside, CA

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If your loved one needs memory care in Lakeside, A Place for Mom can help. With 14 memory care facilities in Lakeside, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

Alzheimer’s care in Lakeside incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Lakeside memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Lakeside, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like College Area, Mid-City:Kensington-Talmadge and Mid-City:Eastern Area.
You may also consider nearby communities such as San Diego, El Cajon and Jamul.

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2424 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
9.9
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80 reviews
9.9
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80 reviews
5 star
67%
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23%
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They don't really honor the contract residents sign. When my sister moved in her contract said laundry was free. That's one of the reasons we went with them. Most other places charge. 10 months after she...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Monte Vista Village is a charming senior community in Lemon Grove, CA, in San Diego County. We offer excellent assisted living and independent living options. Located amongst 7.5 acres of land (including a stunning tiered waterfall), Monte Vista Village is the perfect place to kick back and enjoy...
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9.9
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22 reviews
9.9
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22 reviews
5 star
90%
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5%
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0%
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5%
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After researching many facilities in San Diego, we easily made the decision to place our mom at Silvergate Rancho Bernardo. No doubt, it was the best of the facilities we toured. The well-thought-out design...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Newly constructed, the separate Memory Care Suites building on Silvergate’s beautiful retirement campus provides seniors with a higher level of award-winning care in a secure, nurturing environment. Our “Neighborhood Design” eliminates long hallways for a more familiar home-like setting. Drawing...
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1919 Photos available
99 Floor plans available
Pricing promotion expiring soon
9.4
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89 reviews
9.4
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89 reviews
5 star
54%
4 star
26%
3 star
8%
2 star
4%
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8%
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It is a great place, My father really likes it. The food is really good and he likes the entertainment. Convenient parking is very limited? It has been good. They have some very strict rules about...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Tucked away on a gorgeous property in La Mesa, CA, just minutes from downtown San Diego, The Montera defines care-focused senior living. From well-appointed studio and one bedroom apartments, to personalized care plans designed for each Assisted Living resident, to rejuvenating short-term stays,...
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9.3
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135 reviews
9.3
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135 reviews
5 star
39%
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39%
3 star
15%
2 star
5%
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2%
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I don't require medical care. I'm home-bound in my apt so I don't see the grounds or activities. Everyone I do see are very nice. Still having problems getting 1 meal a day delivered to me. ( after 18...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Lease by October 29 and get $1,000 off your rent for the first three months. THAT’S A SAVINGS OF $3,000!*We are continuing to admit new Residents, where possible and appropriate, to help residents and families in need. We will do all we can to help those who are in need of our services now and...
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9.2
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35 reviews
9.2
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35 reviews
5 star
51%
4 star
37%
3 star
9%
2 star
0%
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3%
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The staff is really friendly and know most everyone by name. They get along well with the residents and each other. Some even sing going around the halls and into the rooms. Housekeeping is weekly and done...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
At Lantern Crest Senior Living, we offer a variety of community features. Residents can enjoy regular off-site adventures and excursions. Cats and dogs are allowed in private quarters. Our property is conveniently located near accessible public transportation. We offer free wi-fi and high speed...
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8.7
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55 reviews
8.7
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55 reviews
5 star
34%
4 star
31%
3 star
15%
2 star
13%
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7%
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Grossmont Memory Care is the perfect place for my mom. The staff is amazing! I really mean it! I visit every day and have seen how much love, kindness, and support the staff brings to their patients. It's...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Lease by October 29 and get $1,000 off your rent for the first three months. THAT’S A SAVINGS OF $3,000!*We are continuing to admit new Residents, where possible and appropriate, to help residents and families in need. We will do all we can to help those who are in need of our services now and...
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2121 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
8.2
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14 reviews
8.2
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14 reviews
5 star
86%
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14%
3 star
0%
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The Westmont of La Mesa is a beautiful community that is kept clean and has friendly staff working there. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would recommend this community to other families who...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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5 star
18%
4 star
37%
3 star
9%
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9%
1 star
27%
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Lo Har Senior Living has been good so far with their services and staff. My mother has been engaging in a couple of the activities that they offer. The community and her room seem to be getting good...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
We are licensed as an Assisted Living facility for seniors with Alzheimer's or a related dementia. We are Private pay only.
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7.0
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8 reviews
7.0
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8 reviews
5 star
49%
4 star
38%
3 star
13%
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It is great but it is expensive! What I like, and I believe my Mom likes too, is the events they plan, particularly the exercise classes. She has definitely found community within the area of exercise. They...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
At La Vida Real, we surround our residents with an engaging blend of comfort, style, fine dining, endless social opportunities, and an impressive array of recreational and wellness programs. Here, you’ll discover a service-enriched retirement lifestyle specially designed to meet your unique needs...
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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My father in law has been well cared for. The staff, including the nuns seem very friendly. His room is more than adequate size and is completely furnished.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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I am overly pleased with the care my mother has been receiving at this home. I knew I loved it as soon as I walked into the kitchen and there was an overwhelming smell of a delicious home cooked meal. I also...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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5 star
22%
4 star
11%
3 star
45%
2 star
11%
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Two relatives have lived there for a length of time (at different times). They were both happy there. One played the piano for residents. The main building is an older home, kept up well. Residents can feel...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Our speciality is providing quality care at resonable rates. Villa La Mesa offers modest, homelike accommodations nestled in a very quiet residential area of 'Old' La Mesa. With a total licensed capacity of twenty-nine (29) residents, Villa La Mesa is small enough to offers a warm, homelike...

Cost of memory care in Lakeside, CA

The average cost of senior living in Lakeside is $5,782 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lake Riverside, CA with an average of $4,166 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Lakeside, CA vs. nearby cities

Lakeside, CA
$5,782/mo
$5,838/mo
$5,782/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Lakeside, CA vs. the state and national average

Lakeside, CA
$5,782/mo
U.S. national average
$4,759/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Lakeside vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$5,782/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Lakeside, CA by room type

Semi-Private
$4,407/mo
Studio
$5,482/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,470/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,625/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$7,095/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Lakeside over time

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What families are saying about memory care in Lakeside

Recent reviews for memory care in Lakeside

Cypress Court in Escondido, CA

4.1
Love my apartment! Most residents are wonderful people, have made lots of nice friends. Food is great. I love that I'm surrounded with people that are fun and you can have conversations with them. I love that I no longer have to cook or clean. I still drive and am able to park my car in gated ...
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Sun and Sea in Imperial Beach, CA

5.0
The people here are really friendly, and the place is very pretty. They have a lovely garden outside. We came and had a little tour, spoke to the people, and they were very helpful and informative. My dad is a hospice patient and they do an excellent job with him and made the transition a ...
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RanchView Senior Assisted Living in Encinitas, CA

5.0
My mother has been at Olivenhain for over 7 months. We have been with her their daily to visit and help her adjust. The staff is far beyond caring and the homelike atmosphere is so much better than the larger institutions that I have visited. The love shown by the staff for the residents is so ...
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Lakeside review score based on 76 family reviews

8.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 76 reviews of 14 Lakeside memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Lakeside review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Lakeside review score compared against nearby cities

8.6
Lakeside, CA14 facilities
8.9
Santee, CA32 facilities
8.9
El Cajon, CA29 facilities

Review subcategories for Lakeside memory care

When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 76 reviews of 14 Lakeside memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Lakeside resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Lakeside, CA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.4
Friendliness
4.7
4.5
Care services
4.1
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.4
Meals & dining
4.1
4.0
Activities
3.8
3.9
Value for cost*
4.0
4.0
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Lakeside memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lakeside memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lakeside, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Lakeside memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Lakeside that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Lakeside, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
42.9%
65.1%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
21.4%
47.9%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.9%
82.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
42.9%
71.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
21.4%
28.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
92.9%
89.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
28.6%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
64.3%
72.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Lakeside memory care

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Lakeside Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Lakeside, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50%
73.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
35.7%
45.7%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
42.9%
70.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
7.1%
26.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Lakeside memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Lakeside partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lakeside, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
28.6%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
42.9%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
35.7%
41.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
35.7%
49.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.1%
16.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Lakeside memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Lakeside communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lakeside, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
14.3%
31.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
35.7%
39.2%
Room service
Room service
28.6%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
42.9%
22.6%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lakeside memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Lakeside offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lakeside, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
42.9%
45.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
35.7%
33.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.4%
27.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.9%
54.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
51.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.1%
60.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.9%
39.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.6%
34.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
42.9%
35.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
35.7%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
42.9%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.6%
21.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
35.7%
45.9%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Monte Vista Village, Silvergate Rancho Bernardo and Cypress Court are the top-rated memory care facilities near Lakeside, California. See full list of communities.

There are 14 memory care facilities near Lakeside, California. See the full list.

The 14 memory care facilities near you in Lakeside, California typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Lakeside, California, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.

Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Lakeside, California, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.

The cost of memory care facilities in Lakeside, California ranges from $1100 to $30000. The average Memory Care cost in Lakeside, California is $5,782. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Lakeside, California typically starts at $1100. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.

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